Md. robbery of 15-year-old under investigation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WUSA9) -- The Annapolis Police said they are investigating a robbery that happened Monday afternoon in Annapolis, involving a 15-year-old victim.

Police said they responded to the 1200 block of Graff Ct. around 3:34 pm. According to authorities, a 15-year-old boy was being held on the ground and was punched in the face by a man, who stole his phone and sneakers.

According to authorities the suspect was no longer at the scene when deputies arrived, and the suspect fled the scene with another person.

Deputies spotted a vehicle leaving the area and saw a 16-year-old boy, who did not have a valid driver's license. Authorities said, officers were not able to get the car to stop. Police said the vehicle continued on Forest Dr. and hit a minivan on Route 665 close to Vineyard Rd.

Eventually, the engine compartment started smoldering and it came to a halt close to Solomons Island Rd and Old Solomons Island, authorities said.

Police said the three people inside the car fled the from the vehicle. Deputies were able to get the driver and the passenger who had been sitting in the front.

According to authorities, the driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old boy from Annapolis was cited for several traffic offenses and was then taken to Cheltenham Youth Facility.

Police said the passenger who was sitting in the front, also an 18-year-old boy from Annapolis, was cited for having CDS.

Police have not found the third person yet, however believe the third suspect was also involved in the robbery.